CVE-2026-23396 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc4 net/mac80211/mesh.c mesh_matches_local null pointer dereference (WID-SEC-2026-0879)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc4 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function mesh_matches_local of the file net/mac80211/mesh.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-23396. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.